At What Age Is Hepatitis B Vaccine Given To A Child?

Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2015

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Question : my daughter is 2.5 month old, her weight is 5.5kg, she was given pantavac sd vaccine when she was 1.5 month old, now doctor gave her quadrovax vaccine yesterday where hepatitis b is missing...now what should i do, should hepatitis b vaccine 0.5 ml to be given or should I wait next 1 month to continue with penta

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. I would recommend you to wait for 4 weeks before next vaccination. You may give quadrovax + hep B vaccine or Pentavac after a month. Give an extra dose of hepatitis B vaccine when the baby turns 6 months of age.

Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (10 minutes later)

What about if hep B vaccine is given today and Pentavac after one month...thanks for quick reply...bcz today i have arranged hep B vaccine from govt hospital...eagerly waiting for reply...thanks

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You may give it if already arranged. Will be perfectly fine.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar